About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, accredited Clinical Vascular Scientist to join our small, friendly and highly specialist Vascular Studies Unit (VSU) at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT). The VSUprovide comprehensive vascular imaging support to a range of clinics and services, including:
One-stop vascular clinics (surgeon- and nurse-led) Multidisciplinary diabetic foot clinics Weekly vascular hot clinics Thrombosis outpatient services Rapid access TIA clinics Inpatient and outpatient vascular services You will work closely with a well-established multidisciplinary team, including Consultant Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Specialist Nurses, and other consultant groups.
This role offers the chance to work in a beautiful part of the country, while independently carrying out advanced vascular investigations, contributing to service development, and playing a pivotal role in the diagnosis and management of patients with vascular disease.
Vascular Scientists are allocated 20% protected non-scanning time, enabling engagement in:
MDT meetings Teaching and training CPD activities Quality assurance, audit, and governance Departmental and service development work Mandatory training The Trust actively supports staff wishing to contribute to CVSV committees and professional leadership roles, with opportunities available to attend funded external courses/conferences.
Main duties of the job
On appointment, you will work autonomously and provide supervision to others, performing and reporting complex vascular ultrasound examinations to the highest professional standard. These include:
Carotid duplex Upper and lower limb arterial and venous duplex scanning Thoracic outlet syndrome and popliteal entrapment examinations Graft surveillance Pre-fistula mapping and post-fistula surveillance EVAR follow-up Pre-operative vein marking You will provide expert clinical opinion, contribute to governance processes, and support service improvement initiatives.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Education Essential
A relevant science degree Full CSVS accreditation (AVS), or HCPC equivalent
Desirable
MSc in Vascular Ultrasound
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Minimum of three years practical experience as a vascular scientist Ability to perform and independently report a full range of diagnostic vascular ultrasound examinations Competent in obtaining a comprehensive clinical history from patients
Desirable
1 year post qualification (AVS/STP/equivalent) experience Participated in clinical research trials
Practical and Intellectual Skills Essential
Ability to work autonomously or part of a team Good analytical and problem solving skills Effective oral and written communication skills Excellent IT skills
Desirable
Experience using PACS and RIS IT systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)